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Good Shepherd Center Provides Emergency Assistance Funding

In the first three months of 2025, the Good Shepherd Center provided vital emergency utility assistance to 56 Monroe County households, totaling over $8,300. Learn how you can help us continue this critical support as we move into the cooling season and find out about upcoming fundraising events at goodshepherdcenter.net.

Lakeside Charity Concert With Erin Viancourt

Don’t miss Erin Viancort live on June 28th at the Tellico Village Yacht Club! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Good Shepherd Center in Monroe County. Get ticket details at goodshepherdcenter.net or call 423-420-8888.

USDA Day

On March 28th, the Good Shepherd Center provided free USDA food to 278 families, including 22 veterans! Learn how our dedicated volunteers made this possible and how you can help at our next event: goodshepherdcenter.net.

March 4 Fires in the Tellico area

All of us at Good Shepherd Center are in prayer for our neighbors affected by the fires currently moving through the Tellico area. We do have food boxes and clothing available to those affected by the fire.  If we can be of any assistance we will be open tomorrow...

Welcome Aaron Sewell

The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the newest addition to our team, Aaron Sewell as the Assistant to our Operations Director.  Aaron joined our team effective March 1st. Aaron is a lifetime resident of East Tennessee, who brings additional local knowledge to...

Mardi Gras themed fund-raiser

The Good Shepherd Center held a successful Mardi Gras themed fund-raiser on Saturday evening, March 1st, at the Yacht Club in Tellico Village. Dance music was provided by the Diamond J team.  Prizes were awarded to the King and Queen and to those who found the Baby in...

Who

Good Shepherd Center of Monroe County 5150 Highway 411 S. Madisonville, TN 37354 423.420.4888


What 

End of Year donation campaign for this volunteer-staffed 501 (c) (3) non-profit that has provided food and clothing and basic needs to Monroe County, Tennessee residents in need since 1986.


Goal   

Media exposure about the growing demand of struggling Monroe County residents as the Center serves ongoing clients and at least 4 NEW families and individuals every day throughout Fall 2023.
Current monthly average service: 30,000 lbs. food/used clothing/hygiene items/school backpacks/Kids’ Christmas gifts
400 families/1,000 individuals/150 senior citizens/400 children


Media Contact:  

Please contact Executive Director Tina Smith for an interview or to answer questions, director@goodshepherdcenter.net 
Office: 423-420-8888 Cell: 865-776-7745